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I have a new book, under the pen-name Cosmo Fischer, entitled CRIMSON: http://www.amazon.com/Crimson-ebook/d...
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I'm trying to plan a medieval/fantasy themed Epic Book Release party in Nashville in November. It will be ticketed, but the tickets will cover a medieval buffet style feast as well as entrance. I guess I'll post again when more details are cemented, but I'm going for a convention vibe, so if anyone knows any Medieval (not Renaissance, but it doesn't have to be European) experts or entertainers in the area or FAMILY FRIENDLY fantasy authors please let me know or tell them to contact me.
Industry Snapshot 2013: Marketing Your Book in the 21st Century takes place at Coffee Time Romance's Coffee Thoughts, the blog on Friday and Saturday, September 27th and 28th. http://coffeetimeromance.com/CoffeeTh... Tarah Scott and I are interviewing promotional and marketing companies, comparing services and prices and trying to get the low-down on what works best, and the questions authors should ask these types of companies when they're looking to purchase promotional or marketing services. The event includes question-and-answer, so you have a chance to ask questions of any and all participating businesses.
Starting today, through October 31, you have a chance to win an autographed copy of my new young adult novel (coming in November), plus up to four additional prizes. All you need to do is guess the title of the new book by solving the cryptogram provided. It's not going to be easy, but it should be a lot of fun!For all of the details, go to the Chaos breeds Chaos Contest Page: http://chaosbreedschaos.com/2013/09/2...
Good Luck!
Hey Everyone,The first clue to help you solve the title of my new book is now available. There are still 4 terrific prizes available for the first person to correctly guess the title, including a signed copy of my new young adult novel upon its release in November. Head over to the official contest page (http://chaosbreedschaos.com/2013/09/2...) to check out the cryptogram and try your hand at a guess.
Clue #1: Play the game with Kings and Queens and don't forget to give them a little space (as can be seen in the cryptogram itself).
For anyone who lives in the Raleigh-Durham area, I am doing a signing of my book, "Shattered Image" morrow at the Regulator Book Store.Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic DisorderBrian Cubanhttp://www.regulatorbookshop.com/even...
Hey Everyone,The second clue to help you solve the title of my new book is now available. There are still 3 terrific prizes available for the first person to correctly guess the title, including a signed copy of my new young adult novel upon its release in November. Head over to the official contest page (http://chaosbreedschaos.com/2013/10/1...) to check out the cryptogram and try your hand at a guess.
Clue #2: Start your decoder in the bottom left corner, then follow from left to right to find your order. But don't forget to leave spaces where they matter, using the above cryptogram as a pattern.
Toady (October 13, 2013) FREE DOWNLOAD My poetry ebook 'ICARUS AND OTHER POEMS' on Amazon. It contains poems on contemporary social an cultural issues. Existence of man in modern times is at the core of this book. Mythological characters and stories are redefined in contemporary context. Download links:US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FI9FKL2
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FI9FKL2
DE: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00FI9FKL2
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IT: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B00FI9FKL2
JP: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00FI9FKL2
IN: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00FI9FKL2
CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00FI9FKL2
BR: https://www.amazon.com.br/dp/B00FI9FKL2
MX: https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B00FI9FKL2
Icarus and Other Poems
Get your FREE copy of my full-color PDF graphic novel "Witches and Fish" (just move down the page to the download link): http://amazingstoriesmag.com/2013/10/...
I’m very humbled to have my first Epic Fable chosen for the Time Travel Group’s October monthly read, starting tomorrow.I’m also most delighted that it follows Paul Sherman’s excellent book, for we take a totally different approach yet we both use similar literary tools to achieve the same goal, good story telling & I think it will be a great compare & contrast opportunity for those who enjoy the Time Traveling genre.
I had three main aims with the book & I believe I achieved them: Simply told, compelling and very weird.
As in all of my Epic Fables, this one deals with the Elastic Limit, both a technical term inherent to the process but also a metaphor for the human imagination & given it’s all about Time, it’s presented in a unique fashion (as the table of contents shows), for the action is already well underway when you start reading, something that enhances the overall theme of the story.
Numerous literary tricks were used, so called ‘hooks’ & as they may not be obvious the affect is often mystifying at first & as Amy’s updates when reading demonstrated, questions will no doubt abound.
Yet the answers will become self-evident as the narrative flows, at least that was my intent, but if not, I’ll be happy to elucidate, just ask.
For now, I’ll just stick to the moderator’s description which states the book has ‘…cavemen, a forest monster, time travelers, space ships, love triangles, gods, a beast, warring factions, holy water, people that don't appear to age, and an old hag ... among other things. And the book definitely is epic in proportion…’
Hope everyone reads the newest edition, still a free download on Smashwords.com, which gives many downloadable venues from which to choose: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Four Fathers Volume I “For Whom the Book Tells” will be available as a free Kindle download on October 20th, to celebrate my 62d birthday, for 24 hours starting Midnight PST.The Amazon link is- http://www.amazon.com/Whom-Book-Tells...For Whom the Book Tells
My other personae... http://www.amazon.com/Crimson-ebook/d... (My just published pen-named novels, America by "Vaughn Adams" and Crimson by "Cosmo Fischer" are only 99 cents through the holidays.)
The American Lawyer: A NovelI will be reading from my current novel, THE AMERICAN LAWYER, this Saturday, October 19, at 2:20 P.M., stage H, at the Great Valley Bookfest in Manteca, CA, Hwy 120 at Union. John Martel www.johnmartel.com
The Kindle Promo for my novel, THE MAN WHO WATCHED THE WORLD END, started today and runs through tomorrow. I'd love if you all checked it out.It was voted as one of GoodReads top 10 'Most Interesting Novels of 2013' and was featured on the Science Fiction Spotlight radio show.
I hope you all like it.
http://www.amazon.com/Man-Who-Watched...
I have two events happening right now. 1. Stop by my blog to enter for a $10 gift card, then hop over to more than 375 other blogs giving away book-related prizes. You have 2 weeks to enter as many as you'd like so you can take your time and get in the Halloween spirit. Deadline is Oct. 31, 2013. On the post, you will also see links to download some free books from me including a free audiobook.
http://stacyjuba.com/blog/2013/10/14/...
2. The Young Ladies of Mystery Boxed Set is on sale for 99 cents through Oct. 25, 2013. Readers can get the mystery/romantic suspense bestsellers Twenty-Five Years Ago Today and Sink or Swim, plus the paranormal thriller Dark Before Dawn, bundled in one download.
Solve a cold case with aspiring reporter Kris Langley; discover the downside of fame with former reality show contestant Cassidy Novak; and meet teenage psychic Dawn Christian, who discovers that ESP spells D-A-N-G-E-R.
http://stacyjuba.com/blog/young-ladie...
Chris, my Colleague---I just downloaded your book and read the first 2 or 3 pages. It looks interesting and seems well written. I'll report back to you when I finish it, and will review the book.
I love you.
Larry Winebrenner
Timaeus the Tracker
Larry wrote: "Chris, my Colleague---I just downloaded your book and read the first 2 or 3 pages. It looks interesting and seems well written. I'll report back to you when I finish it, and will review the book...."
Thanks Larry! I hope you enjoy it. I appreciate the support.
Hello Chris---You may not like my reaction totally, but I have finished your book. I found it fascinating, a beautiful message of love, well written---and depressing. Who wouldn't be depressed with the end of humankind, but the realism is frightening. You know the diarist will never leave Camelot, but you keep hoping.
I will not mention depressing in my book review unless you want it there. There are too many other excellent features to lift up. I'll send you my review before publishing to see if I am accurate.
I love you.
Larry Winebrenner
Timaeus the Tracker
Thanks Larry, I'm glad you liked it. I'm the first to admit it's a very bleak story. Whatever you think is appropriate is fine with me.
Hey Everyone,The third clue to help you solve the title of my new book is now available. There are still 2 terrific prizes available for the first person to correctly guess the title, including a signed copy of my new young adult novel upon its release in November. Head over to the official contest page (http://chaosbreedschaos.com/2013/09/2...) to check out the cryptogram and try your hand at a guess.
Clue #3: Half of the board will hold all of our letters; what’s left but to mirror the pattern, then think eclipse and in the end it’ll matter.
In honor of the publication of my science fantasy, Shadow Over Avalon, on 31st October, (Halloween), my publishers have released my fantasy book, Darkspire Reaches as a free ebook for a limited time. Today it is on promo over at Bookbub, and we all know how picky they are. http://www.bookbub.com/ebook-deals
Please be sure to check out the free promotion this weekend 10/26-10/27/2013 for my latest suspense/contemporary fiction novel Driven By Lust which crosses genres to deliver a powerful storyamzn.to/1cB53yM
Oleg Medvedkov Author of Let's Conquer Paris and other stories. "Driven by Lust" treads a middle ground between romance, corporate thriller, and social critique. Good, provocative read.
Darkspire Reaches is now #1 in the top free Amazon.com bestsellers for science fiction and fantasty. Overall, it is #6. Nearly twenty thousand downloads. Don't miss out. This is only free for a limited time.http://www.bookbub.com/ebook-deals/da...
C.N. wrote: "Darkspire Reaches is now #1 in the top free Amazon.com bestsellers for science fiction and fantasty. Overall, it is #6. Nearly twenty thousand downloads. Don't miss out. This is only free for a lim..."Congratulations, that's fantastic. I know the feeling.
Thank you so much, Dianne and Yvonne. I have had a totally surreal day, but am very happy. Maybe the readers will like my second book, Shadow Over Avalon, to be released on Halloween? I cross my fingers.
I am invited to present a talk at the Fireside Festival's first launch in Baldock Hertfordshire- an annual story telling event that hopes to rival the Hay Literary Fest with the spoken word. Involution-An Odyssey is the book that wrote the life of the (this) author and it is scheduled for Saturday 26th October at Baldock Town Hall at 11.30 am. It and other events can be viewed here http://www.firesidefestival.org/ The book is currently offered on Goodereads Giveaway's for another six days so have a look there too and sign up if you are interested. The website with excerpts and interviews is here http://involution-odyssey.com/
Hey all you guys! So I found this free writing course online and it looks really cool!It's called the Future of Storytelling, and I think it'll be a great resource. Ya'll should sign up. 'Cause you know. It's free.
Here's the link: https://iversity.org/c/6?r=fd689
Nashville, Friday, November 8th, 6-9pmSeventh Night Epic Book Release Party
http://www.amoebaink.com/Epic/
Come join us for a night of feasting and fantasy fun.
Tickets are $10, but that includes a medieval themed meal.
I'll have at least 3 other local fantasy authors presenting their work, trying to line up some more before the big day.
Iscah wrote: "Nashville, Friday, November 8th, 6-9pmSeventh Night Epic Book Release Party
http://www.amoebaink.com/Epic/
Come join us for a night of feasting and fantasy fun.
Tickets are $10, but that inclu..."
That sounds like a great idea and no doubt with my a lot of fun. Best of Luck. Wish I lived in the US.
Hey Everyone,The fourth and final clue to help you solve the title of my new book is now available. You have one week left to win a signed copy of my new young adult novel upon its release in November. Head over to the official contest page (http://chaosbreedschaos.com/2013/09/2...) to check out the cryptogram and try your hand at a guess.
Clue #4: Eager to know the title? Use the previous clues to fill the board, then play the cryptogram to spell the answer you’ve been looking for. (Go to the official contest page to see the board.)
I've got the 3rd (and Final) edition of The Fifth Hour free for the next week or so, available for read in browser here on goodreads, or epub download here, and also below at smashwords in just about any format anyone could want. Have a great weekend all. The Fifth Hour
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
Hello all, I'm currently working on the Spanish version of SECRET THOUGHTS a Medical Thriller, and the audiobook should be done soon. I'm also working on adding an interactive forum on Art and Medicine to my website, as well as refurbishing a prequel to SECRET THOUGHTS, another book in the Dr. Paul Powers series. To follow my progress, see the video, and read my blog, go to hsclarkmystery.com
or http://goo.gl/ogrPyN
My name is George Pritchard Harris. I write novels in the literary tradition.Here is the link to my website-http://georgepritchardharris.com/
Four Fathers, Volume II “Huckleberry Friend” will be available as a free Ebook download for 48 hours from November 2d to Midnight (PST) November 3rd. Here’s the link-
http://www.amazon.com/Huckleberry-Fri...
If you do not have Four Fathers Volume I “For Whom the Book Tells” yet, there will also be a one day Free Ebook download November 2d, until Midnight (PST). Here’s the link- http://www.amazon.com/Whom-Book-Tells...
Please let your followers know. Please also take advantage of this free promotion. Finally, if you wish, please write a review for Amazon and/or Goodreads.
Please contact me for any reason- gph73@yahoo.com
Thanks,
George Harris
A while back I mentioned being diagnosed with lung cancer and undergoing treatment at the local hospital.I can't express my happiness at the nice notes of support from the members of the James Mason community.
Began a new treatment program and seem to be holding my own, many prayers must have been answered.
I don't get out too much any more but still love reading, reviewing and writing.
My latest review on Amazon.com books is
Please check it out and keep up your prayers and messages.
Fondly,
Mike Draper
I just want to thank all of you for posting your magnificent events here! They all look so wonderful and I wish you every success!!
My book is free today. It's a captivating, mystical and erotic story about the life before Earth.http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G0T2UTE
Suren Fant
To promote the release of A Basket of Trouble, the critically-acclaimed third book in my Claire Hanover gift basket designer mystery series, I will make two appearances in Colorado Springs, Colorado (the setting for the book) on Wednesday, November 13th:Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 10:00 – 12:00 AM
Visit with Mystery Book Club, public welcome
Briargate Community Library
9475 Briar Village Point, Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Signing
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
795 Citadel Drive East, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Hey everyone,Please check out and enter the Goodreads Giveaway for the 2nd edition of my book that has been a bestseller on Kindle since its release in e-book in March--8 months straight. Signed paperback 2nd edition being given away. Info below. Thanks. TRL
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh... I Wish I Knew Before I Moved to Hollywood What I Wish I Knew Before I Moved to Hollywood
From December 2 to December 16, I will be participating in a virtual book tour for my new young adult novel, In the Light of the Eclipse.
To learn more about the tour and check out the full schedule, go to: http://publications.divinetrinityfilm...
You can also read my blog post on the tour here: http://chaosbreedschaos.com/2013/11/1...
Hope you'll all check it out! Thanks, and happy reading
Next week my OH is having a birthday and we’re having our 20th anniversary so I’m having a $.99 PROMOTION on the KINDLE version of my first YA Paranormal/Time Travel/First Kiss romance novel entitled “I Kissed a Ghost”The promotion runs from:
[US] http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CRQ9SC6
Sunday, November 17, 2013 12:00 AM [PST] until Saturday November 23, 2013 11:00 PM [PST]
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I just revealed the cover for my next book:
. If you liked my first novel, The Man Who Watched The World End, or just if you like a good dystopian story, you'll want to check it out.
How many are familiar with the new Kindle Countdown deals?Titles are featured with a low value price that expires at a certain time and then escalates in increments.
Tomorrow will be my first time with featured titles. Both of these titles will be discounted from $3.99 starting at 3 AM on 11-27. Both priced at $.99 for fifty hours, then they go to $1.99 for fifty hours and..you get the script.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DPZPCKU
and
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007AW2608
The deal starts shortly. Wait for it. Wait for it.
The countdown period is shorter in the UK. That's the way Amazon rolls.
Enter for a chance to WIN a $50 Amazon Gift Card!
Event Starts DECEMBER 1st!
Ends December 6th!
Click on picture or HERE to enter!
Steve wrote: "I just clicked onto "Add an Event" but it said, "sorry, you don't have permission to do that." Is there another means by which to do so? Thanks!Steve Cypert"
Post it here!
Part science fiction, part serious speculation, this new series debuts on National Geographic on December 10 in the US (not sure about the UK etc dates), with a zombie aka rabies gone wild episode.I'm in a about 1min 19secs in this trailer http://paullevinson.blogspot.com/2013...
And I'll be in most or all of the following episodes.
All Cyber Week! A Kindle Countdown promotion for my thrilling YA/Speculative Fiction novel ELDORADO will begin on Cyber Monday, December 2nd, 2013, and continue until December 9th. For December 2 & 3, the price will be just 99 cents! The price rises to $1.99 for December 4 & 6, then to 2.99 for December 7-9.
Don’t miss the opportunity to get this exciting page-turner at a massive discount.
Get there early and save!
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